Illuminated Manuscripts of Greek Mythology

An illuminated manuscript is text decorated with illustrations and elaborate borders. In traditional forms, illuminated manuscripts were decorated with gold or silver. In this workshop, we will create illustrated manuscripts of two fables from Greek mythology, with attention to illustration of the main character, and decorative elements that surround the text. Just as in the ancient illustrated manuscripts, we too will use silver and gold colors in our work, offset with black!

Workshop Leader(s): Kalpana Prakash

Food Detectives

Uncover the special foods and recipes of our own family, other cultures and traditions by sharing with fellow CFK students and learn about the remarkable power of food in connecting all people. There will be a field trip to a local Madison restaurant—and a little something to eat!

Workshop Leader(s): Donna Peckett

Exploring the Nano World: “The Land of the Invisibly Small”

Understand what nanotechnology is and how one fabricates such small items. Learn how to measure things that can not be seen by the naked eye. Using this information, students will learn how to create useful devices.

Workshop Leader(s): Greta M. Zenner